DESERT SAFARI • ★ 4.6 (903)
Duration
5 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 48 hrs before start
Included
BBQ Dinner | Dune bashing | Sandboarding
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Booking confirmation
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Transfers included
Comfortable AC 4x4 SUV
Although Abu Dhabi is filled with legendary attractions, a desert safari gives you a glimpse into its rich heritage and Bedouin lifestyle. Desert safari in Abu Dhabi is a unique experience that combines action and culture. It is an amazing take on a thrilling adventure that blends adrenaline-pumping action with a taste of Emirati culture. Your journey begins with a pick-up in a luxurious vehicle, ready to conquer the golden dunes.
The complete set of activities offered in the Abu Dhabi desert safari ranges from high-octane to thrill to entertaining to refreshing. Feel the rush of exhilaration as your skilled driver navigates the ever-changing terrain, traversing rolling sands and scaling steep dunes. This exhilarating off-road adventure will leave you breathless and buzzing with excitement. The adrenaline fix continues with camel ride and sandboarding.
A visit to our well-embellished campsite will offer an insider look into the traditional lifestyle. The place features elegant furnishings, plush carpets, throw pillows, low tables, and comfortable seating arrangements. The true magic of the campsite unfolds in the central gathering area. There are live shows with string lights overhead. The camping is incomplete without a buffet dinner and Emirati photoshoot. Overall, the Abu Dhabi safari is an awe-inspiring excursion.
Desert Safari Abu Dhabi timings vary depending on the package you choose. If you have chosen the safari with private transfer, the duration is 4 hours, . while the one with shared transfers stretches to 5 hours. The safari pickup is around 2:30-3:00 pm, and the drop off is at 8:00 pm.
| Transfer Type | Pick-up Timings | Approximate Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing Transfers | Pick will be done between 02:30 PM to 3:00 PM | 05:00 hours |
| Private Transfers | Pick will be done between 02:30 PM to 3:00 PM | 04:00 hours |
| Without Transfers | Pick will be done between 02:30 PM to 3:00 PM | 04:00 hours |
Pickup and Drop Off Transfers: Sit In a spacious and luxurious 4*4 vehicle driven by a trained chauffeur. It is a shared transfer that picks you up from the designated address in Abu Dhabi and then drops you off after the safari wraps up.
Dune Bash : The adventurous and exhilarating dune bash is a mandatory part of the Abu Dhabi desert safari trip. Through the challenging terrain of the desert, the sturdy and strong 4*4 moves like a wave. Your adrenaline will touch the sky as the 4*4 jumps, plummets, swivels, and bumps through the journey.
Camel Ride : After your adrenaline rush, visit the camel farm and meet these iconic animals up close. You can perch on the camel’s back and enjoy the beauty like in historic days. There will be a trained camel rider to help you revel in the ride hassle-free. Also, learn about their significance in the region.
Cultural Activities : Once you reach the desert campsite, a lot of arrangements have been made for your cultural entertainment. Embrace the Emirati spirit by dressing up in traditional attire and capturing a memorable photo (using your own camera) to cherish the experience. Adorn yourself with a beautiful henna tattoo, a traditional form of body art.
Refreshments and BBQ Dinner : At the campsite, relax and cherish a warm welcome with refreshing Arabic tea, coffee, water, and soft drinks. As the sun sets and activities unfold one after another, BBQ dinner opens. This is a grand sumptuous multi-course meal, including both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Live Shows: As the dinner starts being served, the stage is set for the glittering and amazing performances by the trained artists.
Shisha Smoking : For those who wish, there's also the option to try shisha smoking (water pipe) – a popular social pastime in the region. It comes in various flavors for you to enjoy as per your choice.
Nana A
Phenomenonal
My family and I had the time of our lives! We had the Safari desert with 4x4, BBQ dinner and belly dance, full day Dubai City tour and the Abu Dhabi tour. The experience was absolutely phenomenonal and one to remember! Many thanks to Sumit for his assistance with booking these tours on our behalf,...
Beau Waar
Amazing Job
We booked several tours with Rayna and we enjoyed every single one of it. We did the 2 hour yachttour, we booked a jetski tour, a desert safari with quad biking and a private tour to Abu Dhabi. A special thanks to Lokesh Parwani, who helped us so friendly and did an amazing job being there for us al the time. Thank you so much Lokesh!
vishalv
Well Assisted
He completed an entire week tour of Dubai and Abu Dhabi with family Rayna provided all the required assistance. Bearing a few incidents of late coming and ticket mishap,I thank the tours. I thoroughly enjoyed the desert safari thank you entire tours and travels, Amit, Amol and Kunal are well appreciated for their assistance.
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari is located at Al Khatem, Al Khaznah, and Al Wathba.
Pickup is available for selected areas within Abu Dhabi city.
Abu Dhabi desert safari is slightly expensive compared to the Dubai desert safari. Activities like dune bashing, camel rides, meals, entertainment, and even transportation will all affect the price.
The comparison between Abu Dhabi and Dubai desert safari depends on what you’re looking for. While the Abu Dhabi desert safari is more authentic, larger, and slightly more expensive, the Dubai desert safari is focused on adventurous activities and budget-friendly options.
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari usually takes around 4-6 hours, depending on the inclusions.
Some of the important details to book the Abu Dhabi desert safari are the visitor's name, age, number of people, date of booking, and pick-up location. If you have any dietary restrictions, you can mention them while booking to see if the tour operator can accommodate them.
The Abu Dhabi Desert Safari timings are 4-6 hours. The pick-up time for the evening desert safari is 2:30 pm. For the morning desert safari, the pick-up is 4:30-5:00 am.
Yes, there is free cancellation for the Abu Dhabi desert safari requested 48 hours before the tour departure time.
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari costs around AED 250.
Duration : 6 hours
Leave long before sunrise in a four-by-four in the direction of Al Khatem or out to Al Wathba. Enjoy watching the sunrise, then a camel ride and sandboarding, and then visit a traditional camp. Take a sip of Arabic coffee, have a light secret breakfast, and be amazed at the desert's magic before the city wakes up.
Entertainment
Duration : 3 hours
In the afternoon, you get to experience a blend of dune bashing, camel rides, and sandboarding, complete with a special welcome from a traditional camp. BBQ, henna and shisha (under the twinkling string lights) live dancing performances are some of the highlights. Night under the stars, sunrise breakfast in the desert will be memorable.
Golden Sands
Duration : 16 hours
Explore the rich history of the desert on a camel. Explore golden sands at a leisurely gait, attended by experienced handlers. Discover the heritage of the camel rides, snap photos against rolling dunes, and feel the rhythm of this epic voyage through Abu Dhabi's wild land.
